Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook
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Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook (born 14 January 1986 in Lewisham
, London
), is an English
professional rugby league
footballer for St Helens RLFC of Super League
. An England international representative forward, he previously played for Harlequins in his home town of London.
U18s in 2004.
He spent the 2005 season on loan at Hull's Senior Academy, and played a prominent role in Hull's reserve grade Grand Final winning season, before returning to Harlequins and making his Super League
debut
By 2008 Harlequins coach Brian McDermott
was tipping McCarthy-Scarsbrook for a place in England
's World Cup
squad.
He was named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
.
He was named in the England
team to face Wales
at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
.
He made his England
début in the victory over Wales
on 10 October 2008.
McCarthy-Scarsbrook's second game for England was also against Wales, a 48-12 victory in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in which he scored a try.
Louie announced on 1 September 2010 that he was to leave Quins at the end of the season after turning down a new contract.
and Michael Shenton
. Upon Signing the deal Louie said, '"St Helens are entering an exciting time in their history and to be a part of that was a great pull."
He continued: "Not only will they have a new stadium in 2012 but the quality of the players already in the squad means they will be challenging on all fronts.
"I am looking forward to linking up with my new teammates and continuing to learn under Royce Simmons.
"I would like to thank Quins for giving me the chance to play rugby league and I have enjoyed my time there. The fans and players have been excellent with me and I wish them all well in the future."
Lewisham
Lewisham is a district in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
, London
London
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), is an English
English people
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professional rugby league
Rugby league
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footballer for St Helens RLFC of Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
. An England international representative forward, he previously played for Harlequins in his home town of London.
Harlequins
McCarthy-Scarsbrook is a product of the Quins RL Junior Academy squad. He toured Australia with British Amateur Rugby League AssociationBritish Amateur Rugby League Association
The British Amateur Rugby League Association is the governing body for social and recreational rugby league in the United Kingdom...
U18s in 2004.
He spent the 2005 season on loan at Hull's Senior Academy, and played a prominent role in Hull's reserve grade Grand Final winning season, before returning to Harlequins and making his Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
debut
By 2008 Harlequins coach Brian McDermott
Brian McDermott
Brian G. McDermott is an English professional rugby league football coach and former player. He started as Head Coach of Harlequins RL of Super League on 8 July 2006 and departs on 4 September 2010.-Biography:...
was tipping McCarthy-Scarsbrook for a place in England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
's World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
squad.
He was named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
.
He was named in the England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
team to face Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
.
He made his England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
début in the victory over Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
on 10 October 2008.
McCarthy-Scarsbrook's second game for England was also against Wales, a 48-12 victory in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in which he scored a try.
Louie announced on 1 September 2010 that he was to leave Quins at the end of the season after turning down a new contract.
St. Helens
On September 3, 2010, St. Helens Confirmed the capture of Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook on a 4 year deal starting in 2011, where he'll join up with Saints other new signings Josh PerryJosh Perry
Josh Perry is an Australian professional rugby league player for St Helens RLFC in the Super League competition...
and Michael Shenton
Michael Shenton
Michael Shenton , is an English professional rugby league footballer currently playing for St. Helens in the Super League. An England international representative , he previously played for the Castleford Tigers before moving to St...
. Upon Signing the deal Louie said, '"St Helens are entering an exciting time in their history and to be a part of that was a great pull."
He continued: "Not only will they have a new stadium in 2012 but the quality of the players already in the squad means they will be challenging on all fronts.
"I am looking forward to linking up with my new teammates and continuing to learn under Royce Simmons.
"I would like to thank Quins for giving me the chance to play rugby league and I have enjoyed my time there. The fans and players have been excellent with me and I wish them all well in the future."